US3272299A
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Token dispensing apparatus for parking meters
Assignee: Duncan Parking Meter Corp
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Filing: 1964-10-19
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1984-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester D Sollenberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:36
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/24; G07F17/242
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN A TOKEN DISPENSING PARKING METER DEVICE WHEREIN TOKENS ARE DISPENSED BY THE METER AFTER THE INSERTION OF A COIN FOR SETTING OF TIMED ON THE METER, AND WHEREIN SETTING OF THE TIME IS EFFECTED THROUGH ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL MEANS WITH A ROTARY RATCHET WHEEL, THE IMPROVEMENT IN MEANS FOR CARRYING OUT DISPENSING OF THE TOKENS COMPRISING A LEVER MOUNTED FOR OSCILLATING MOVEMENT, SAID LEVER BEING MOUNTED COAXIALLY WITH SAID RATCHET WHEEL AND BEING CONNECTED TO SAID WHEEL FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH, A DISPENSER OPERATING EXTENSION OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER AT A POINT ON THE LEVER REMOTE FROM THE AXIS THEREOF WHEREBY OSCILLATION OF SAID LEVER EFFECTS MOVEMENT OF SAID EXTENSION AND OPERATION OF SAID DISPENSER, AND INCLUDING RATCHET TEETH FORMED IN SAID LEVER, SAID PAWL ENGAGING SAID RATCHET TEETH FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE ROTATION OF SAID RATCHET WHEEL FOR DISPENSING OF TOKENS WHEN A COIN IS INSERTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN A TOKEN DISPENSING PARKING METER DEVICE WHEREIN TOKENS ARE DISPENSED BY THE METER AFTER THE INSERTION OF A COIN FOR SETTING OF TIMED ON THE METER, AND WHEREIN SETTING OF THE TIME IS EFFECTED THROUGH ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL MEANS WITH A ROTARY RATCHET WHEEL, THE IMPROVEMENT IN MEANS FOR CARRYING OUT DISPENSING OF THE TOKENS COMPRISING A LEVER MOUNTED FOR OSCILLATING MOVEMENT, SAID LEVER BEING MOUNTED COAXIALLY WITH SAID RATCHET WHEEL AND BEING CONNECTED TO SAID WHEEL FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH, A DISPENSER OPERATING EXTENSION OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER AT A POINT ON THE LEVER REMOTE FROM THE AXIS THEREOF WHEREBY OSCILLATION OF SAID LEVER EFFECTS MOVEMENT OF SAID EXTENSION AND OPERATION OF SAID DISPENSER, AND INCLUDING RATCHET TEETH FORMED IN SAID LEVER, SAID PAWL ENGAGING SAID RATCHET TEETH FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE ROTATION OF SAID RATCHET WHEEL FOR DISPENSING OF TOKENS WHEN A COIN IS INSERTED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |